Top 3 Ways to Save Your License After a DUI

In Maryland, we have very strict laws regarding driving under the influence. Some of the penalties drivers can receive if they are convicted are criminal penalties, like fines and jail time. However, there are also administrative penalties that are assessed by the Maryland Vehicle Association (MVA) that involve your driving privileges.

How to Protect Your Driving Privileges

Here are the ways you may still be able to keep certain driving privileges and obtain a shorter revocation or suspension period:

#1 – CHALLENGE THE OFFICER’S PROBABLE CAUSE FOR STOPPING YOU

If you enlist the help of a reliable Maryland DUI Lawyer to help build your case, you can fight your charges by either:

Proving the officer did not have probable cause to stop you in the first place. If there is no supportable reason for the stop, the events that followed the stop (a sobriety test, arrest, etc.) may be inadmissible in court and charges may be dropped.
Questioning the police officer’s assessment that you were under the influence. If your DUI charge was given based on the officer’s conclusion that you appeared to be under the influence (due to bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, unsafe driving, the smell of alcohol), you may be able to provide other reasons for those actions if they stem from a medical condition, recent mouthwash use, etc.

#2 – REGISTER FOR THE IGNITION INTERLOCK PROGRAM (IIP)

A way to keep your driving privileges when you are convicted of a DUI is to agree to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed in your vehicle. This device requires you to blow into the mouthpiece to confirm you have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.0, meaning you’ve had no alcohol before driving, in order for the vehicle to turn on.

#3 – WORK WITH AN EXPERIENCED MARYLAND DUI LAWYER

One of the best ways to save your license and avoid harsher penalties after your DUI in Maryland is to work with the professionals at Albers & Associates, where we specialize in cases that involve driving under the influence. Our experts have a proven track record of successfully lowering penalties for our clients convicted of DUI. We are dedicated to advocating for you every step of the way and will do all that is in our power to get you the best possible outcome.

Contact us today to set up your free legal consultation and find out how we can help save your license after a DUI conviction.